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In today’s Vatnik Soup, we’ll talk about why we’re doing this: why we think Ukraine is so important and why we believe that souping vatniks and debunking their propaganda narratives is so crucial to counter Russia’s & their allies’ wars of aggression and achieve real peace.
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War is expensive, and Russia is not a rich country that could afford this: Hospitals? Roads? Plumbing? No: everything into terror and destruction.
But not only that. There is a 2nd item in the Russian state budget that remains strong no matter what:
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But not only that. There is a 2nd item in the Russian state budget that remains strong no matter what:
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Manufacturing support for that terror and destruction. Propaganda. Vatniks. “Innocent” travel bloggers. “Independent” journalists. “Patriotic” politicians. Russia spends hundreds of billions of rubles a year ($5 billion) on this, and that kind of money buys you A LOT of BS.
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As speakers and participants start streaming to this year’s #FIABoca Conference, many will surely get exposed to Abaxx’ new MarketOS solution for T+0 collateral in cleared markets.
However, I wonder how many will fully grasp the profound implications that this tech stack has for commodity market stakeholders, amid all the dazzling panels chock full of “luminaries” discussing tokenization strategies, L1/L2 blockchain, oracles, bridges, crypto rails, etc... 😵💫
Let’s take a look under the MarketOS flywheel!
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However, I wonder how many will fully grasp the profound implications that this tech stack has for commodity market stakeholders, amid all the dazzling panels chock full of “luminaries” discussing tokenization strategies, L1/L2 blockchain, oracles, bridges, crypto rails, etc... 😵💫
Let’s take a look under the MarketOS flywheel!
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Once Abaxx' technology (ID++-powered Full Digital Title, console apps, and MineHub integration) is rolled out it would extract dramatic efficiency gains in the spot/futures trading of commodities.
All while delivering a legal-first, privacy-preserving alternative to pure blockchain tokenization, achieving T+0 collateral velocity while preserving institutional-grade enforceability under existing legal and operational frameworks.
Without the need to develop crypto-rails!
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All while delivering a legal-first, privacy-preserving alternative to pure blockchain tokenization, achieving T+0 collateral velocity while preserving institutional-grade enforceability under existing legal and operational frameworks.
Without the need to develop crypto-rails!
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Implications for Spot Commodity Trading
It becomes more capital-efficient and integrated with derivatives, delivering DeFi-style instant settlement while retaining legal finality and privacy.
This is achieved by fundamentally tightening the linkage between spot transactions and the exchange/clearinghouse:
- Spot traders could issue/transfer Full Digital Titles (FDTs) instantly at execution, enabling immediate collateralization, financing, or physical delivery into futures positions (e.g., EFP-style or direct delivery workflows).
- Reduces basis risk between spot and futures.
- Compresses traditional T+1/T+2 settlement friction, supports true 24/5 or 24/7 operations outside banking hours.
- Liquidity would increase as inventory (vaulted or in-transit) becomes "transaction-ready" without intermediaries or delays: producers/consumers could sell/buy futures and simultaneously post the spot FDT for margin or repo.
- The proof of concept pilot trade for gold extends seamlessly via Abaxx Spot for other Abaxx commodities (LNG, carbon, battery materials, non-ferrous metals), creating a unified physical-digital flywheel, potentially narrowing spreads and drawing more physical players into cleared markets.
MineHub is a critical partner in this area…
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It becomes more capital-efficient and integrated with derivatives, delivering DeFi-style instant settlement while retaining legal finality and privacy.
This is achieved by fundamentally tightening the linkage between spot transactions and the exchange/clearinghouse:
- Spot traders could issue/transfer Full Digital Titles (FDTs) instantly at execution, enabling immediate collateralization, financing, or physical delivery into futures positions (e.g., EFP-style or direct delivery workflows).
- Reduces basis risk between spot and futures.
- Compresses traditional T+1/T+2 settlement friction, supports true 24/5 or 24/7 operations outside banking hours.
- Liquidity would increase as inventory (vaulted or in-transit) becomes "transaction-ready" without intermediaries or delays: producers/consumers could sell/buy futures and simultaneously post the spot FDT for margin or repo.
- The proof of concept pilot trade for gold extends seamlessly via Abaxx Spot for other Abaxx commodities (LNG, carbon, battery materials, non-ferrous metals), creating a unified physical-digital flywheel, potentially narrowing spreads and drawing more physical players into cleared markets.
MineHub is a critical partner in this area…
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Welcome to my #UCLFantasy R16 1st Leg
The League Phase was about volume.
The Playoffs were about adjustment.
The Round of 16 is, somehow, about prediction.
- 3 transfers between legs.
- 5 before the Quarter Finals.
In theory, 8 FTs should be enough to navigate surprises.
In practice, if you misread 2–3 series badly, you’ll feel it.
You don’t need to be perfect. But you do need a hypothesis.
In this thread, we’ll cover:
- First impressions of the draw.
- Who I see as favourites to reach QF.
- Where the real value might be.
- Structural debates (heavy mids? lighter forwards?).
- Article 63 & yellow card risks.
- Captaincy strategy across both days.
- Defensive stacking vs diversification.
- Midfielders real puzzle.
Let’s begin.
The League Phase was about volume.
The Playoffs were about adjustment.
The Round of 16 is, somehow, about prediction.
- 3 transfers between legs.
- 5 before the Quarter Finals.
In theory, 8 FTs should be enough to navigate surprises.
In practice, if you misread 2–3 series badly, you’ll feel it.
You don’t need to be perfect. But you do need a hypothesis.
In this thread, we’ll cover:
- First impressions of the draw.
- Who I see as favourites to reach QF.
- Where the real value might be.
- Structural debates (heavy mids? lighter forwards?).
- Article 63 & yellow card risks.
- Captaincy strategy across both days.
- Defensive stacking vs diversification.
- Midfielders real puzzle.
Let’s begin.
Some of you have already asked me privately for my first impressions of the bracket.
Truth is, I don’t think we need to overthink it too much for this first leg of the R16.
On paper, I see Barcelona, Atlético, Arsenal and Bayern as clear favourites in their respective ties.
That doesn’t mean comfortable. It just means a structural advantage over 180 minutes.
Liverpool away at Galatasaray could easily be a trap game. The atmosphere there is tough, especially in a first leg. That’s why I don’t see them as overwhelming favourites despite the gap in squad quality.
Real Madrid vs City feels extremely balanced again. A lot may depend on Mbappé’s fitness and overall attacking sharpness. Over two legs, it could swing either way, but I’m definitely leaning towards City. Better manager, stronger XI, deeper bench, and they’ll have the second leg at home. I wouldn’t be surprised if this tie resembles last season’s Madrid–Arsenal dynamic, where Madrid struggled to impose themselves across both legs.
Despite some results in Ligue 1, I still slightly favour PSG over Chelsea even without home advantage.
And I see Sporting as marginal favorites over Bodo. That said, playing inside the Arctic Circle in Norway is never comfortable for visiting teams. Conditions matter at this stage, too, so definitely some value for the first week in there for the Bodo players.
Now, something that deserves real attention:
Home advantage in the Round of 16 is historically more impactful than people assume. Unless the tie is clearly mismatched on paper (say, City vs Copenhagen), winning away in KO is rarely straightforward.
In recent seasons we’ve seen:
- Porto beating Arsenal at home.
- Lazio beating Bayern in Rome.
- Real Madrid having to grind heavily to edge Leipzig in Germany (23/24).
- Leipzig holding City to a draw in 22/23.
From this stage onward, margins shrink.
So while many will instinctively load up on players from the teams starting away, assuming they’re “the better side”, I’m increasingly considering giving more weight to players featuring at home in the first leg, or at least balancing as much as I can.
Not because favourites won’t progress. But because 90 minutes at home in a knockout tie is a very different psychological environment.
Expectation says one thing. European nights often say another.
I’ve learned it the hard way, especially after last season. Just inviting everyone to reflect on this.
Truth is, I don’t think we need to overthink it too much for this first leg of the R16.
On paper, I see Barcelona, Atlético, Arsenal and Bayern as clear favourites in their respective ties.
That doesn’t mean comfortable. It just means a structural advantage over 180 minutes.
Liverpool away at Galatasaray could easily be a trap game. The atmosphere there is tough, especially in a first leg. That’s why I don’t see them as overwhelming favourites despite the gap in squad quality.
Real Madrid vs City feels extremely balanced again. A lot may depend on Mbappé’s fitness and overall attacking sharpness. Over two legs, it could swing either way, but I’m definitely leaning towards City. Better manager, stronger XI, deeper bench, and they’ll have the second leg at home. I wouldn’t be surprised if this tie resembles last season’s Madrid–Arsenal dynamic, where Madrid struggled to impose themselves across both legs.
Despite some results in Ligue 1, I still slightly favour PSG over Chelsea even without home advantage.
And I see Sporting as marginal favorites over Bodo. That said, playing inside the Arctic Circle in Norway is never comfortable for visiting teams. Conditions matter at this stage, too, so definitely some value for the first week in there for the Bodo players.
Now, something that deserves real attention:
Home advantage in the Round of 16 is historically more impactful than people assume. Unless the tie is clearly mismatched on paper (say, City vs Copenhagen), winning away in KO is rarely straightforward.
In recent seasons we’ve seen:
- Porto beating Arsenal at home.
- Lazio beating Bayern in Rome.
- Real Madrid having to grind heavily to edge Leipzig in Germany (23/24).
- Leipzig holding City to a draw in 22/23.
From this stage onward, margins shrink.
So while many will instinctively load up on players from the teams starting away, assuming they’re “the better side”, I’m increasingly considering giving more weight to players featuring at home in the first leg, or at least balancing as much as I can.
Not because favourites won’t progress. But because 90 minutes at home in a knockout tie is a very different psychological environment.
Expectation says one thing. European nights often say another.
I’ve learned it the hard way, especially after last season. Just inviting everyone to reflect on this.
Before we get into specific drafts or target names, I want to address what I believe is one of the strongest angles of this preview: Squad construction.
More specifically: Do we go lighter up front?
For most of the League Phase, the forward template was relatively clear: Kane. Haaland. Mbappé.
But context has shifted.
- Mbappé carries injury concerns.
- Kane is also dealing with a calf injury and is a doubt against Atalanta.
- Haaland enters the first leg away from home, with minor knocks recently and an unclear fitness rhythm.
Suddenly, the ‘set and forget’ premium front line doesn’t feel as stable as it once did.
So my pivot thought becomes: Is this the stage to reduce forward spend and invest in elite midfield?
When I scan the midfield pool, I see far more appealing profiles in terms of consistency, overall involvement and potential, and tactical influence.
Midfielders tend to:
– Accumulate more touches and underlying stats, which may result in multiple paths to returns.
– Deliver elite attacking numbers at slightly lower price points.
– Offer both floor and ceiling.
– Allow stronger overall squad balance when the budget is redistributed.
And structurally, freeing up funds up front could allow us to build a midfield core that feels significantly stronger over two legs.
I’m not saying the premium forwards are bad picks.
I’m saying this might be the first time this season where fading the triple-premium FWD template feels structurally viable.
And that, strategically, is interesting. With huge chances to go differently and try to chase rank.
More specifically: Do we go lighter up front?
For most of the League Phase, the forward template was relatively clear: Kane. Haaland. Mbappé.
But context has shifted.
- Mbappé carries injury concerns.
- Kane is also dealing with a calf injury and is a doubt against Atalanta.
- Haaland enters the first leg away from home, with minor knocks recently and an unclear fitness rhythm.
Suddenly, the ‘set and forget’ premium front line doesn’t feel as stable as it once did.
So my pivot thought becomes: Is this the stage to reduce forward spend and invest in elite midfield?
When I scan the midfield pool, I see far more appealing profiles in terms of consistency, overall involvement and potential, and tactical influence.
Midfielders tend to:
– Accumulate more touches and underlying stats, which may result in multiple paths to returns.
– Deliver elite attacking numbers at slightly lower price points.
– Offer both floor and ceiling.
– Allow stronger overall squad balance when the budget is redistributed.
And structurally, freeing up funds up front could allow us to build a midfield core that feels significantly stronger over two legs.
I’m not saying the premium forwards are bad picks.
I’m saying this might be the first time this season where fading the triple-premium FWD template feels structurally viable.
And that, strategically, is interesting. With huge chances to go differently and try to chase rank.
1/6 We already had a bad reputation regarding being the most UNRELIABLE country on the planet when it came to keeping our word, but Donald Trump has made it MUCH worse. From reneging on the Iran Nuclear deal, to reneging on the trade deal with Canada and Mexico, he doesn't CARE
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3/6 Ukraine, Russia and Nuclear Weapons" what the document meant. Pifer, a diplomat who was directly involved in the drafting of the Memorandum, the general consensus among the signatories was that if there was a violation, there would be a response incumbent on the U.S. and the
9 Powerful Lessons from the book "Countdown to Riches"
Lesson 1: Your thoughts are seeds.
• What you think about money — grows.
• Think "I'll never be rich" → you won't be.
• Think "money comes to me" → doors open slowly.
• A Harvard study showed positive thinkers earn 31% more over time.
• What you think about money — grows.
• Think "I'll never be rich" → you won't be.
• Think "money comes to me" → doors open slowly.
• A Harvard study showed positive thinkers earn 31% more over time.
• Plant good seeds in your mind. Every. Single. Day.
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Lesson 2: Gratitude attracts more**
• Be thankful for the ₹100 in your pocket today.
• Rich people are grateful BEFORE they get more — not after.
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Lesson 2: Gratitude attracts more**
• Be thankful for the ₹100 in your pocket today.
• Rich people are grateful BEFORE they get more — not after.
The glymphatic system is your brain's built-in detoxification system.
When it slows down, metabolic waste accumulates in your brain driving brain fog, memory decline and eventually Alzheimer's.
In this thread, I'll cover the 5 best ways to restore optimal glymphatic flow:
When it slows down, metabolic waste accumulates in your brain driving brain fog, memory decline and eventually Alzheimer's.
In this thread, I'll cover the 5 best ways to restore optimal glymphatic flow:
Firstly, your brain makes up about 2% of your body weight but consumes 20-25% of your total energy.
This produces massive amounts of metabolic waste including beta-amyloid the toxic protein linked to Alzheimer's.
This waste must be cleared from your brain every single day.
This produces massive amounts of metabolic waste including beta-amyloid the toxic protein linked to Alzheimer's.
This waste must be cleared from your brain every single day.
This is where your glymphatic system comes in.
The name combines "glial" and "lymphatic."
Your lymphatic system is your body's waste removal network.
It collects cellular waste through vessels and lymph nodes and flushes it out through drainage points near your collarbone.
The name combines "glial" and "lymphatic."
Your lymphatic system is your body's waste removal network.
It collects cellular waste through vessels and lymph nodes and flushes it out through drainage points near your collarbone.
The Havana Cat is finally out of the CIA Bag!
The 60 Minutes investigation into Havana Syndrome
youtube.com/watch?v=Ixdsvi…
Transcript
Havana Syndrome investigation is "a massive CIA cover-up"
cbsnews.com/news/us-milita…
h/t @a_kruschke x.com/BillyBostickso…
The 60 Minutes investigation into Havana Syndrome
youtube.com/watch?v=Ixdsvi…
Transcript
Havana Syndrome investigation is "a massive CIA cover-up"
cbsnews.com/news/us-milita…
h/t @a_kruschke x.com/BillyBostickso…
"The weapon is real. The injuries are real. The cover-up lasted a decade"
So-called "Secret Labs" 😆
1. NAMRU-Dayton (rats & sheep) GL-6000 "Kraken" Disorientation Device (vestibular disruptions & vertigo). ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS LAB. Director: Dr. Karen Mumy
wpafb.af.mil/Units/Naval-Me…
2. Wayne University (ferrets)
peta.org/wp-content/upl…
1. NAMRU-Dayton (rats & sheep) GL-6000 "Kraken" Disorientation Device (vestibular disruptions & vertigo). ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS LAB. Director: Dr. Karen Mumy
wpafb.af.mil/Units/Naval-Me…
2. Wayne University (ferrets)
peta.org/wp-content/upl…
1/ Messages hacked from a Russian general's phone illustrate the sweeping scale of corruption at all levels of the Russian army. They highlight a top-to-bottom pyramid of extortion and bribery to obtain promotions and influence, plus scams and theft of military resources. ⬇️
2/ Last month, it emerged that gigabytes of messages spanning 2022-2024 had been obtained by Ukrainian sources from the phone of Major General Roman Demurchiev, most likely as the result of a successful hack.
3/ They have shed an unprecedentedly detailed look at the inner workings of the senior Russian officer corps, including Demurchiev's personal involvement in the torture, mutilation, and murder of Ukrainian POWs, as well as constant feuds between generals.
(🧵) NEW: Today’s news that NHS England has paused new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under 18s a) seems a bigger deal than being suggested, b) raises several questions, c) has potentially significant consequences for any forthcoming trial of puberty blockers...
England has - for a period at least - ended the medical transition of children on the NHS. This puts a stop to 20+ years of practice. (The former Tavistock Gender Identity Development Service [GIDS] referred 16 year olds for puberty blockers from around the year 2000.)
The precise trigger for the pause seems unclear. What is the “in-depth review of all available clinical evidence” referred to by NHSE in their statement? I have asked NHSE. NHSE's statement says it was triggered by Dr Hilary Cass’s 2024 major report into children's gender care...
I asked several divorced men that I work with:
"When did you realize your marriage was over?"
9 out of 10 named these moments.(And it was not cheating, it was not a big fight)......
"When did you realize your marriage was over?"
9 out of 10 named these moments.(And it was not cheating, it was not a big fight)......
"When she stopped caring about my day."
Not angry, not upset.
Just… uninterested.
You come home and talk about work. She nods without listening.
That silence slowly kills the connection.
Not angry, not upset.
Just… uninterested.
You come home and talk about work. She nods without listening.
That silence slowly kills the connection.
2. "When I stopped telling her things."
At first you share everything.
Then you start keeping things to yourself.
Not because you want to.
But because you feel she does not care anymore.
At first you share everything.
Then you start keeping things to yourself.
Not because you want to.
But because you feel she does not care anymore.
A short lesson in how to recognise fake accounts.
First of all, the blue tick. It’s not proof, but it is a red flag. Look closer.
Profile photo. In this case, both the profile pic and the pic in this post are stolen from someone else.
Easy: do Google image search.
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First of all, the blue tick. It’s not proof, but it is a red flag. Look closer.
Profile photo. In this case, both the profile pic and the pic in this post are stolen from someone else.
Easy: do Google image search.
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A rule of thumb: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Usually it’s either a young pretty girl or an AI generated photo.
Content: scroll down and look closer.
This account pretends to be a Latvian woman posting Baltic pagan folk core, but then:
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Usually it’s either a young pretty girl or an AI generated photo.
Content: scroll down and look closer.
This account pretends to be a Latvian woman posting Baltic pagan folk core, but then:
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The pseudo Baltic pagan content is also very superficial.
As noted by Latvians themselves, the posts look random and inauthentic.
Conclusion: just another russian propaganda account, meant to subtly insert the “Latvians are nazis” message in the seemingly wholesome content.
As noted by Latvians themselves, the posts look random and inauthentic.
Conclusion: just another russian propaganda account, meant to subtly insert the “Latvians are nazis” message in the seemingly wholesome content.
16 Signs She's H0RNY
1. She asks you to "help" her
1. She asks you to "help" her
You’re at a party.
She spins around, back facing you, hair lifted. “Can you fix this?”
Three seconds later, your fingers graze her spine.
She shivers.
That’s the point.
Women don’t malfunction.
They engineer moments.
She spins around, back facing you, hair lifted. “Can you fix this?”
Three seconds later, your fingers graze her spine.
She shivers.
That’s the point.
Women don’t malfunction.
They engineer moments.
Any guy can finish fast.
But making her wake up obsessed, texting you at 2am? That’s royal.
- 60+ min domination
- Ejaculation on command
- Her screaming your name
Discover all in 60+ Minutes Stamina: Last Longer Tonight.
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But making her wake up obsessed, texting you at 2am? That’s royal.
- 60+ min domination
- Ejaculation on command
- Her screaming your name
Discover all in 60+ Minutes Stamina: Last Longer Tonight.
gumroad.com/a/342006227/dq…
